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Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Plant Maintenance Supervisor

CompanySmithfield Foods
LocationMankato, MN, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
  • Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs.
  • Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
  • Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation to ensure high performance.
  • Ensure maintenance is scheduled timely and in collaboration with Production to address equipment and facility repairs.
  • Develop and implement effective maintenance systems (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.).
  • Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures.
  • Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness).
  • Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.
  • Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
  • Assume responsibility for completing or delegating the completion of required tasks and responsibilities in the absence of key personnel.
  • Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred.
  • Good planning and priority setting skills.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Bilingual, preferred.